There are many species of house sparrows, these birds were most common birds in the world but today these little birds are no more ubiquitous. Common Indian house sparrow is Passer domesticus. It is a small brown bird of about Read More …

Why plastic? 1. We forget to carry cloth bags from home. 2. We feel bags as an extra item to carry and plastic bags are lightweight. 3. We are lazy don’t buy when needed but when we are out Read More …

Periwinkle is anti- cancerous and lowers blood pressure but it can work as a substitute of insulin. I want to put some light on its anti-diabetic properties specially its role in curing type-2 diabetes. Catharanthus comprises eight species, all originating Read More …

Gangetic Dolphin: A Good Come Back Platanista gangetica gangetica commonly called as “Susu” or “Soons”, it is also called as “Fresh Water Tiger” as it is the sole living representative of its family “Platanistidae” and it’s order is “Cetartiodactyla”. Read More …

The Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) was delayed Indian national aquatic animal in 2009 and Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is the worlds first sanctuary for any endangered dolphin. These are indicators of the health of the fresh water ecosystem and Read More …

Shy Night Bird: Jerdon’s Course Do you know Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) was declared extinct but was rediscovered in 1986 but since then it wasn’t seen again till 2009. It is an endemic species found only in Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Read More …

Causes of Galls on Millettia pinnata Leaves: A Study We are inspired by nature very often but some times nature amazes us with its unusual events and phenomenon. Our inquest mind wants to know more and more about plants and Read More …

Yes tomato seeds can germinate within itself and it is not unusual for tomatoes and its family members. I brought organic tomatoes and kept them in kitchen so that they ripe completely. They remain as it is for more than Read More …